(Council Bluffs, IA) – Police in Council Bluffs say a warrant has been issued for a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting that took place on January 7th. The suspect in this incident was identified as 34-year-old Vershan B. Collins, of Omaha. Collins is wanted on charges of Attempted Murder and Domestic Assault – Display or use of Weapon 1st Offense. At this time, authorities have not released the victim’s name to help ensure their continued safety.

The Council Bluffs Police Department is seeking information on the location of Vershan Collins. Any information on his whereabouts can be reported directly to our Fugitive Task Force Officer at (712) 521-8599, or at by any of the following methods:
• Criminal Investigation Division: 712-328-4728
• Anonymous Tips (CrimeStoppers): 712-328-7867

Vershan B. Collins (Photo submitted by the CB PD)

Original incident report:

At around 8:30-a.m. on January 7th, hospital staff at CHI Mercy Hospital notified police that a woman who suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, had been dropped-off at the facility. Reports indicated a man and a woman left the victim at the hospital before leaving the premises.

An investigation determined the original incident occurred at 602 1st Avenue, in Council Bluffs. Investigators secured the scene and executed a search warrant. During the search, detectives recovered a discharged round from a weapon, a casing, and forensic evidence consistent with the victim’s statement.